Month guide · Rianxo, Spain

Rianxo in May: weather and what to expect

May highs in Rianxo are now 1.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In May, Rianxo averages highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C, with about 14 rainy days and 116 mm of rain. Crowds in Galicia are low.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level19°CLow 11°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level14116 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowGalicia as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Rianxo in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 14 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through May

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 3°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 May in 4.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high17°C19°C22°C
Average low9°C11°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)15149
Total rainfall133 mm116 mm61 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 20 min14 h 35 min15 h 18 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Galicia in May 2025: about 20% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in May 2027

  • 1 May Labor Day
  • 17 May Galician Literature DayGalicia

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 35 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Rianxo
Guillena, Andalusia27°C6614 km
Burguillos, Andalusia26°C6613 km
Gerena, Andalusia26°C6613 km
La Puebla de los Infantes, Andalusia26°C6615 km
Aznalcóllar, Andalusia26°C6610 km

The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.

How May is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

May highs are 1.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in May went from 10 to 14 a year on average.

Questions about Rianxo in May

Is May a good time to visit Rianxo?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Rianxo in May?

Average highs are 19°C and lows 11°C. April averages 17°C and June 22°C.

Does it rain much in Rianxo in May?

About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 116 mm in total over the month.

Is Rianxo busy in May?

In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Galicia were about 20% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Rianxo in May?

About 14 h 35 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology